hostiiliin
Hostiiliin is a synthetic peptide that has garnered interest in biomedical research. It is a small protein molecule, typically composed of a specific sequence of amino acids, designed to exhibit certain biological activities. Research into hostiiliin has explored its potential applications in areas such as drug delivery and antimicrobial therapy. Its structure allows it to interact with biological membranes, which is a key aspect of its proposed mechanisms of action.
Studies have investigated hostiiliin's ability to form pores in bacterial cell membranes, leading to cell death.